10 weird and unexpected celebrity friendships

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Reason 573365960302 we want to be a celebrity: you get to be mates with OTHER CELEBS. Amazing. While a new Eventbuddie poll out today reveals the average adult has just four true friends (and one 'bestie') these popular celebs have clearly nailed their choices (and then some). Check out these totally bonkers-but-awesome friendships…

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1) Dot Cotton and Lady Gaga. Eastender's star June Brown met Lady Gaga on Graham Norton's chat show and the two majorly hit it off. Gaga loved June's outfit, telling the actress she looked "amazing" and, "I want to drink from your cup to see what those genes are." We like to imagine Gaga regularly hanging out in Walford and chugging pints in the Queen Vic (but we imagine it's probably sadly not the case, sniff).

2) Mel Gibson and Britney Spears. Who'd have thought Brit and Mel holiday together? Apparently it's a regular thing – the pair met living in the same Malibu neighbourhood and Mel was there for Brit during her reported breakdown. Brit then returned the favour when Mel hit headlines for his anti-Semitic rant. That's mates for you, eh?

3) Ed Sheeran and Courteney Cox. WE LOVE THIS FRIENDSHIP! Introduced by a mutual friend, Ed lived with Courtney for three months (rent-free, jel) while writing his last album. He even set Courtney up with her now-fiancé (Snow Patrol's Johnny McDaid) and (proving that they're just like you and me) Ed helped Court film her ALS Ice Bucket Challenge (nominated by Jennifer Aniston, natch).

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4) David Beckham and Snoop Dogg. The two became mates after filming an Adidas advert together, with David going on to appear on Snoop's reality TV show. "Beckham and I go way back, he's like a brother," says Snoop. "I'm gonna show him to rap, for shizzle. He's my boy. He was terrific with my kids and they had a great time as he taught them how to shoot and score the perfect goal."

5) Lindsay Lohan and TOWIE's Vas J Morgan. Who'd have thought the Hollywood star would become bezzie mates with one of the TOWIE crowd? The pals have been papped partying in London, holidaying together in Ibiza, and even working up a sweat together. "Me and Lindsay hang out all the time, she's one of my closest friends," explains Vas. "We work out and go to the gym every day." Dedication. But Li-ho has always had a pretty eclectic social circle – her other mates include Woody Allen (who calls her a "very talented girl") and Charlie Sheen – who reportedly lent her money when she was in financial trouble.

6) Chris Martin and Simon Pegg. Chris chose Pegg to be godfather to his daughter Apple, and in return Martin was chosen as godfather to Pegg's daughter. Cute! Knowing that Chris is mates with Jay-Z, does this mean Peggster is too? ALL KINDS OF AMAZING.

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7) Russell Brand and Dame Helen Mirren became mates after starring in the remake of Arthur together. Helen famously defended Brand over the 'Sachsgate' row, saying, "He's got a great heart and he's incredibly smart." She also said, "It really made me cross because that's what comedians are for and that's what makes them so valuable to us. Sometimes they step over the line but if they didn't do that they wouldn't be of the value that they are."

8) Meryl Streep and 50 Cent often sit next to each other at b-ball (that's basketball, FYI) games in the States (front row of course). Fiddy even Instagrammed one photo of the pair of them, saying, "Man, I got a good life LOL". Jellybags.

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9) Mila Kunis and Princess Beatrice. Yeah we know, weird innit? But Ashton and Mila hang out regularly with Princess Beatrice and her boyfriend Dave Clark – even holidaying together in St Tropez (as ya do). Apparently Princess Beatrice is also set to plan Mila's hen party too (a trip to Cannes, how lovely).

10) Eminem and Sir Elton John became pals after Eminem found himself in the firing line for his 'homophobic lyrics'. In response, Eminem performed 'Stan' with Sir Elton at the 2001 Grammy Awards. "We were debating on whether I was going to perform the Grammys or not," Eminem said afterwards. "I was like, 'The only way I'll perform at the Grammys is with Elton John.' And I was saying it in kind of jest, thinking it would never happen. The idea of it started becoming more, 'OK, this is a way to really flip it around and really f*ck people's heads up." And it really did.

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